Atty. Michael Melford

Atty. Michael Melford

Michael Melford is a lawyer practicing business law, copyrights, trademarks and 2 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 47 years.

Cambridge Cambridge 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Michael Melford at a glance

Michael Melford is a trademark, copyright, business, and entertainment attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979), California (1981), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1983). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1979). Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Melford is a lawyer practicing business law, copyrights, trademarks and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 47 years
  • Michael practices in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Melford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Melford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cambridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Melford's law office located?
Michael Melford's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Melford handle?
Michael Melford focuses on trademark, copyright, business, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael Melford practiced law?
Michael Melford has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael Melford go to law school?
Michael Melford earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983

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